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A Mighty Heart

2007·Movie
1h 48min·R
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic746.4Rotten Tomatoes79%70%
IMDb6.6Metacritic746.4Rotten Tomatoes79%70%

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

One woman dared to keep hope alive.

Based on Mariane Pearl's account of the terrifying and unforgettable story of her husband, Wall Street Journal reporter Danny Pearl's life and death.
Biographical DramaJournalismKidnappingPolitical IntrigueEmotional JourneyContemporary SettingInternational CrisisBased on True StoryResilience

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Winterbottom, Michael Elliott
Written by:
John Orloff, Mariane Pearl
Produced by:
Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Andrew Eaton
Composed by:
Harry Escott, Molly Nyman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about A Mighty Heart

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Where can I stream A Mighty Heart legally?

Hoopla

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Mighty Heart worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Mighty Heart rated?

RViolenceStrong languageSuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and suicide themes.

How long is A Mighty Heart?

1 h 48 min

A Mighty Heart runs 1 h 48 min.

Is A Mighty Heart based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Mighty Heart?

Critics77
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate A Mighty Heart higher (77) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was A Mighty Heart a box office hit?

Budget$16 million
Box office$19 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $16 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is A Mighty Heart in?

EnglishItalianFrenchUrduLithuanian

It was made in English, with some Italian, French, Urdu, Lithuanian. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Mighty Heart?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Mighty Heart in 79 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Mighty Heart use?

EaglelandHowl of SorrowDeterminatorOscar BaitBased on a True StoryForegone ConclusionOff with His Head!BrownfaceBittersweet Ending

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for A Mighty Heart, including Eagleland, Howl of Sorrow, Determinator.